Module java.base
Package java.security

Class SignatureSpi

java.lang.Object
java.security.SignatureSpi
Direct Known Subclasses:
Signature

public abstract class SignatureSpi extends Object
This class defines the Service Provider Interface (SPI) for the Signature class, which is used to provide the functionality of a digital signature algorithm. Digital signatures are used for authentication and integrity assurance of digital data.

All the abstract methods in this class must be implemented by each cryptographic service provider who wishes to supply the implementation of a particular signature algorithm.

Since:
1.2
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